Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Here's a Sneak Peak before Halloween!

Here is Super Girl herself!

Here is Super Boy himself! (Yes, he is wearing tights!)
It's become a tradition from year to year that we go visiting the Grandparents before Halloween. On Halloween it is so busy with parties and elementary school parades that we just don't have enough time to go visiting everyone. So off we went. The kids new exactly what to do.

Our first stop was at Grandma Lucy and Grandpa Perry's house. This was the house to go first, the kids received BIG sized candy bars. I was lucky that Jake picked a Twix. They are a personal favorite. I don't think he will be missing it!!
Next stop was at Papi and Grandma Lou's house! (Grandma Lou was still at school! No worries, she will see these adorable super hero's on Halloween.)
Grandma Denny and Grandpa were eager and excited to have our super hero's join them for the evening. They were so excited to receive Nemo fruit snacks.
Thanks to all the grandparents having a few early trick or treaters!
*If your wondering where these adorable costumes came from...well, I must admit I learned how to sew. The good thing is the pictures can't show close up. Either way, I am happy I took on the challenge. I no longer am too intimidated by the idea of sewing. It really became addicting and fun! Thanks Emily for the pattern and idea!!*

Monday, October 27, 2008

Barnyard Boo...

FHE this week was with the Perry family. We went to another Thanksgiving Point activity. This time it was the Barnyard Boo! It was a really fun atmosphere. We lucked out with FANTASTIC weather. Each child was given a ticket with 5 punch pumpkins. So they had 5 activities that they could choose to do. This was the first, a witch ring toss. After each activity they would win a few taffy's.

Here is my brave little girl who finally has warmed herself up to animals. I was really impressed when at her own doing went to pet the baby cow. Way to go, Alayna!

Another activity that Alayna picked was bracelet making and frosting a pumpkin cookie.

Here are all the little kids who won scary teeth posing in front of the haunted house decoration.

Here is the gang of kids we travel around with. Yes, we know how to multiply and replenish the earth! But these cousins sure love each other!!

Here is Alayna milking a cow for her very first time! Once again, I was totally impressed by her touching animals.

Jake and Isaac are anxiously awaiting there turn to ride the ponies!

Jacob was very apprehensive at first and then he relaxed and was a little more content. Good thing Grandma Lou is around to teach the kids to enjoy animals. I was suffering from animal allergies, from behind the gate!
Once again, I was TOTALLY impressed that Alayna rode the pony all by herself! And she even had fun.

Finally, here are our dear friends Summer and Ethan. They came to visit from California. We are SO glad that they came to visit. It was fun to have them around so we could get to know her kids darling personalities. We enjoyed their visit so much. Ethan and Alayna are the same age, so it was fun to watch them play and interact.

Here is the cutest little thing ever! Baby Bella was adorable. She would smile so much. I was the lucky one to have her cuddle and fall asleep on my shoulder last night! I was in heaven. Summer we can't wait till you come back again!!!